Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2596: RELATING TO PLANTS.

In committee Last action February 6, 2026: The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Plain-language summary

HB 2596 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PLANTS. Primary sponsor: Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matthias Kusch (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Cory Chun (Democratic); Luke Evslin (Democratic); and 14 more.